(后附译文)Brahmacharya (Celibacy) is a movement toward the essential truth. It is used mostly in the sense of abstinence, particularly in relation to sexual activity. Brahmacharya suggests that we should form relationships that foster our understanding of the highest truths. If sensual pleasures are part of those relationships, we must take care that we keep our direction and do not get lost. We need to avoid relationships that make us deviate from finding the eternal truth. On the path of serious, constant search for truth, there are certain ways of controlling the perceptual senses and sexual desires. Brahmacharya does not necessarily imply celibacy. Rather, it means responsible behavior with respect to our goal of moving toward the truth. For yoga practice this is very important practice for go further towards the final stage of Yoga “Samadhi.”
        Brahmacharya--不纵欲(外制的第四条--译者注)是通向本质真实的修炼. 多用于节欲,尤其在两性关系中. 不纵欲告知我们应当把两性关系建立在不断积累对至上真理的理解上. 如果把身体的欢愉看作关系的组成部分, 那么我们必须确保方向的正确性,不要迷失. 我们得避免陷入那些让人偏离永恒真理的关系. 在探寻真理的恒久道路上, 有一些方法以控制感官和性欲. 不纵欲并非强调禁欲,而是更进一步用充满敬意的行为迈向真理. 对于瑜伽练习,这是达到最终三摩地境界的重要环节.

Namaste Ji,

Yogi Manu

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